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V379 MAK

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,859 mi
Last recorded169,859 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV379 MAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 169,859 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 164,221 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

arches corroded

rear bumper mounting point corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 164,214 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

arches corroded

rear bumper mounting point corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 157,456 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front interior door handle pull damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 151,073 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 151,071 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 146,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 140,452 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 133,527 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 126,229 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 126,021 miles

E.M.L indicates a fault

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 126,020 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

E.M.L indicates a fault

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 11,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

stone chip on o/s headlamp

Fail 27 Apr 2010 116,643 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

stone chip on o/s headlamp

Pass 23 Apr 2009 104,829 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip in o/s headlamp

Fail 23 Apr 2009 104,829 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip in o/s headlamp

Pass 6 May 2008 92,951 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 82,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Crack in lens of n/s/f indicator lamp.

Pass 4 May 2006 70,931 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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V379 MAK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V379 MAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V379 MAK is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V379 MAK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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